WASHINGTON — On Friday, the Office of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released a statement about Scalise’s cancer treatment.
"Last month, Leader Scalise successfully completed induction chemotherapy and had a positive response. It has now been determined he is eligible for an autologous stem cell transplant. He is currently undergoing the transplant process, marking a significant milestone in his battle against cancer. Once the procedure is completed, he will be recovering under the supervision of his medical team and will work remotely until returning to Washington next month. He is incredibly grateful to have progressed so well, and is thankful to his entire medical team, family, friends, and colleagues for their prayers and support.
Scalise was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a blood cancer, at the end of August.
The cancer is considered a chronic condition. There is no cure, but there are pills, I.V.s, and injections that can keep putting a person back into remission.
Symptoms of multiple myeloma include:
- Bone pain
- Numbness, tingling in the nerves of the hands, and feet
- Weight loss
- Decreased appetite
- Fatigue, lack of energy
- Low white blood cells
- Lingering infections
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